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Mad Butcher – ‘Metal Meat’ (Relics From The Crypt)

Mad Butcher – ‘Metal Meat’ (Relics From The Crypt)

Posted by | Dec 16, 2021 | ,

In the vast history of heavy metal, there are of course plenty of bands that simply fell under most fans’ radar of metal at the time, leaving a small footnote in history. If they’re lucky, an album they left behind could one day be dubbed a ‘cult classic’, and labels such as Relics From The Crypt do the metal community great service by digging out these obscure lost treasures and giving them a second chance. One such band this applies to is Germany’s Mad Butcher. Forming in Essen in 1981, Mad Butcher were one of the first real metal bands in Germany to pick up sonic influence from the burgeoning NWOBHM movement and the early US metal scene of the early 80’s. Last year their 1985 debut ‘Lightning Metal Attack’ got a vinyl reissue, and a year later their second and final album, 1987’s the curiously titled ‘Metal Meat’, gets the same treatment.

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Age Of Athena – ‘Gates To Oblivion’ (Self-Released)

Age Of Athena – ‘Gates To Oblivion’ (Self-Released)

Posted by | Dec 15, 2021 | ,

Age of Athena are a four-piece band from Canada.  David O’Neill researched the band’s social media and Spotify accounts to find out how much of a following they have. He was very surprised that it is not very big. However, the album sound is HUGE! Think of a cross between Bullet for My Valentine and Nightwish – sort of metalcore meets opera, sans orchestral arrangements.

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Hawkwind – ‘Dust Of Time: An Anthology (1969 – 2021)’ (Atomhenge Records)

Hawkwind – ‘Dust Of Time: An Anthology (1969 – 2021)’ (Atomhenge Records)

Posted by | Dec 15, 2021 | ,

“Finally, an anthology that covers the entirety of the Hawkwind back catalogue” we hear you cry – and yes, we share those same sentiments. While mighty Hawkman Dave Brock has been our resident space guru throughout the entirety of their career but there have definitely been different eras within the group – Robert Calvert and Lemmy being among the alumni of the legendary band, as an example. The days of their dancers seem to be gone but in a live setting, their combination of hypnotic rhythm and psychedelic visuals is still unrivalled, keeping them as relevant as ever. So, what does this compilation have to offer?

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The Swaggerlies – ‘The Last of The One and Onlys’ (Self-Released)

The Swaggerlies – ‘The Last of The One and Onlys’ (Self-Released)

Posted by | Dec 15, 2021 | ,

It was just over three years ago when The Swaggerlies released their debut song “All I Want for Christmas (Is To Be Left Alone)” and it pretty much summed up how a lot of people feel this time of year. Somehow it seems appropriate that almost exactly three years later, the Seattle rockers are back with a brand-new album ‘The Last of The One and Onlys.’ And though this time you won’t find any holiday music, you will find nine punk rock infused tunes that show case the best of what The Swaggerlies are all about.

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